The daughter of one gang member was reportedly followed, while local people in the community affected by the feud say children have also been threatened. The woman, who has been intimidated in the past, was followed by men suspected of being involved in the feud. Gardai are also investigating reports that women caught up in the gang culture are being subjected to sexual assault and intimidation following a report in this newspaper last weekend. Mr Smith said the women may still be caught in drug debt or drug addiction and are not willing to report the crimes. The murder of Keith Brannigan last year - the first killing of the feud - was witnessed by children in a car hit by a stray bullet.

Source: Irish Independent February 02, 2020 02:32 UTC